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PEEPs are popular Easter favorite since early ’50s

By MARIE HOYER
Apr 16, 2014
Apr 16, 2014

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This season of the year may be filled with the constant peeping of new baby chicks. It is also the time of year for the colorful marshmallow sugary-shaped chickens and rabbits known as PEEPS. These long-time Easter favorites were created by the Just Born, Inc., candy company and have been sold since 1953. There are approximately 5.5 million PEEPS made each day taking six minutes for each set. These candies have been included in many Easter baskets throughout the years.

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